Fantastic Mystery Stories Full of
Chilling Excitement

The heart pounding action and suspense in mystery stories and thrillers them some of the most exciting books to read. They contain some of the most breathtaking stories of any fiction genre.

Whether it's delving into the mind of the nasty criminals they face, or catching a glimpse inside the mind of the relentless investigators who pursue them- the best mystery books have a way of captivating us like no other genre can.

When you find a good one, it's nearly impossible to put down, and once you've finished it, you can't wait to pick up the next. It is for this reason that We are totally addicted!

Check out our recommended mystery book reads below. The list is compiled from a variety of sources: our favorites, recommendations from friends and those from other visitors to this page.

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Best Mysteries and Thrillers of the Month

Every month we peruse Amazon's best books of the month and sift out all the books with the highest reader reviews. We list those here in an effort to bring you fresh new reading suggestions and help you find great new books to dive into. Every book on this list is rated at least 4.5 stars and has no less than 1000 reader reviews under its belt.

1. The Escape (John Puller) by David Baldacci
2. The Burning Room (Harry Bosch) by Michael Connelly
3. Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King
4. Top Secret Twenty-One (Stephanie Plum) by Janet Evanovich
5. My Sister's Grave by Robert Dugoni
6. The Heist (Gabriel Allon) by Daniel Silva
7. Natches Burning (Penn Cage) by Greg Iiles
8. I am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes
9. Act of War by Brad Thor
10. Doctor Sleep by Stephen King
11. Field of Prey by John Sandford
12. Festive in Death by J.D. Robb
13. Joyland (hard Case Crime) by Stephen King
14. Missing You by Harlen Coben
15. Sycamore Row (Jake Brigance) by John Grisham
16. The Target (Will Robie) by David Baldacci
17. The Serpent of Venice by Christopher Moore
18. The Son by Jo Nesbo
19. Inferno by Dan Brown
20. An Officer and Spy by Robert Harris
21. Brilliance (Brilliance Saga) by Marcus Sakey
22. Shadow of Night (All Souls) by Deborah Harkness

Recommended Mystery Stories and Thrillers

If you're in need of some more recommended reading, check out the list of our favorites below. These are books that have been read by us, our friends, or readers just like you who've visited this part of BFB. Take a moment to browse around, comment on submissions from other visitors and maybe even share your own recommendations.

Recommended Mystery and Thriller Authors

If you're looking for a few great authors to read, the list below contains a variety of authors that have books we could read again and again, and they're just as good the fifth or sixth time around than they are the first. We know every reader has his or her favorite authors, but we'd love to recommend a few we think you will enjoy.

Top Picks: Mysteries and Thrillers in a Series

1. All Souls by Deborah Harkness
2. Brilliance Saga by Marcus Sakey
3. Charlie Parker by John Connolly
4. Chief Inspector Gamache by Louise Penny
5. Cormoran Strike Novels by Robert Galbraith
6. Dublin Murder Squad by Tana French
7. Gabriel Allon by Daniel Silva
8. Hangman's Daughter by Oliver Potzsch and Lee Chadeayne
9. Hard Case Crime by Stephen King
10. Harry Bosch Novels by Michael Connelly
11. Jack Reacher by Lee Child
12. Jack Ryan by Tom Clancy and Mark Greaney
13. Jake Brigance by John Grisham
14. John Puller Series by David Baldacci
15. King and Maxwell by David Baldacci
16. Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly
17. Pendergast by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child
18. Penn Cage by Greg Iles
19. Scarpetta Novels by Patricia Cornwell
20. Stephanie Plum by Janet Evanovich
21. Temperance Brennan Novels by Kathy Reichs
22. The Century Trilogy by Kenn Follett
23. The Dark Tower by Stephen King
24. Thorndike Core by Harlan Coben
25. Will Robie by David Baldacci

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